obiter dictum

The phrase “obiter dictum” has 5 syllables: o-bi-ter dic-tum

It's pronounced as /ˈoʊbɪtər ˈdɪktəm/

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In the thesaurus, “obiter dictum” has 45 synonyms.

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Synonyms for obiter dictum

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Meanings of obiter dictum

noun
1. An incidental remark; especially a statement or remark in a court's judgment that is not essential to the disposition of the case.

Example Sentences

The lawyer pointed out the judge's insightful obiter dictum during the appeal.
Legal scholars often delve into the nuances of obiter dictum to grasp the broader legal context.
The courtroom buzzed with debate over the implications of the judge's unexpected obiter dictum.
In the written opinion, the judge included a thought-provoking obiter dictum on the evolving nature of privacy laws.
Attorneys carefully selected relevant portions of the obiter dictum to support their arguments in the case.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms or another words to obiter dictum, such as: advice, analysis, animadversion, annotation, aside, backtalk, belief.

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